Nothing new. . .

Okay, so I haven't written in a while and the main reason is..... nothing's new. As a matter of fact, things are getting old, real old. For those of you who don't know it, I have had the worst baby fever EVER!! So about a month or so ago, I try to have this "heart to heart" via text with the hubby. Yes, I said via text! This seems to be the most effective way of serious communication these days. Except this time, of course. So I send this long, weepy, heart felt text about why I want a baby and about sharing that most awesome part of life with him and growing together and blah blah blah. . . . and in return, I recieve a txt back, that states, simply- "okay, Hope's eatin bratwurst!" WHAT? Are you kidding me? I don't think I have ever seen a larger display of avoidance in my whole long life! And the even worse, part is, it's just gone downhill since this instance! Aghhhhhhhhhhh!

Bad luck??

Ok so just when I thought things were lookin up after my doggie being so sick. . . . . what the heck? It's like we've had a strain of bad luck! You may know that Justin and I bought our first house together in May. For the most part, it has been great. I remember waking up the first day thinking " wow, who's pretty house is this? oh yeah, it's mine!" lol. However, with new houses come new expenses, and quite alot of them. Justin also has been sick and trying not to appear miserablef or many months now and the added stress of the house and all the things that need to be done is taking it's toll. We went to the river for a much needed break. It was nice, but then disaster struck. The transmission on Justin's truck went out approximately 20 minutes after me saying how nice it was that his truck is paid for! Then my Chloe got sick. More expense! But oh so worth it. She is doing great, back to driving Jack crazy as her favorite past time. Back to school came all at the same time of course. Putting 3 kids in school clothes and back packs is quite pricy as well you can imagine. Then Sunday, on my last day of school shopping, I notice a funny whining noise near the back of my truck. When Justin finally remembers to look at it, he just says, "oh, this is not good"! So I think we've determined that the rear end of my 4 wheel drive is going out. We've also discovered just how expensive it's gonna be. Unless, that is, the truck fairy grants me a miracle.
However, when I stepped back and took in a deep, cleansing breath. . . you know, "Relax, relate, release"- Whitley Gilbert, I remembered that I still have a wonderful life and lots to be grateful for. This past Sunday, my youngest son made a committment to God in baptism. My new neighbor is the pastor at Crosspoint Baptist Church in Millington and was honored to perform the baptism for us. Braden was so nervous that morning and almost back out, but after an early morning Q & A with Pastor Jim, he was all better!
So, we have the Lord working in our home, healthy kids, a now healthy dog, and hopefully a husband on the mend. These are the important things in life, right? Now, if only we could find the money tree!!!!

I prayed for her. . . . and He answered. . .

Okay, soooo I should totally be sleeping. . . but have lots on my mind. Chloe gets her stitches out today! Oh, I'm so excited that this nightmare is almost over. She seems to be doing great but I'm stayin on my toes. For those of you who don't know, 2 1/2 wks ago, Chloe, the Golden Retriever, had to have emergency surgery. I woke from my 3rd hour of sleep to hear my husband shrieking at the top of his lungs saying we had to go to the vet. When my eyes focused from the blinding light, I looked down and realized that her incision from being spayed just a few days before, had come open and her intestines were hanging out. I panicked and lost all sense of. . . well hell, I just acted plain stupid. I almost threw a dirty towel around her intestines! I stopped myself and at least found some telfa and gauze but it didn't dawn on me for a while that I should've put a wet dressing on it! What was I thinking??? She was in surgery for 3 hours and had to go to the Doggie ER for the night. She's been on 5 different medications, had very limited activity, and had to wear a big cone on her head. Ironically the $40 collar that we thought was too much to spend may have prevented this very pricy adenture and saved a lot of pain and tears for everyone! Ohhh how I cried. . . . and cried. . . . and cried! One week post-op, she started projectile vomiting and peeing on herself. I thought this was it. I thought she was gonna die. I prayed for her. . . and He answered. I feel so blessed. I love this baby like my own babies. She brings me joy like no other. My family has tolerated it well. They have all pitched in to help take care of her. And my poor husband has put up with my crazy behavior without a gripe. She will add love and laughter to our crazy family for years to come.

About me. . .

Okay, so first, I have got to be one of the most technologically uninclined people ever! I think. . . I'm not sure. . . but I think I put the title in the wrong place. lol. who knows? aside from that, i am a proud mommy of 3 beautiful, intelligent, compassionate people. . . . Landon Cole is 12, almost 13 and truly takes things to heart.. Hope Ashlyn or "Hopie" is 10 and starting middle school as well as testing the waters these days.. and Braden Robert is 9 and adorably fabulous except when he does what we call the "full body pout"! Next, I've been married now for just over a year. My husband is one of the best people I know. He gives his all at everything he does and that includes choosing to father 3 kids he's not biologically connected to. I've not met a single person yet that doesn't just love Justin! Until last summer, it was just Justin and Jack. . . the ever- adored, Eyeore type personality, Bassett Hound. Neither of them get thier feathers ruffled about much. Then we added myself, 3 spirited kids, 2 chihuahuas, and 1 fat orange cat! Sound overwhelming? The newest addition to our mixed family is a high- strung, gorgeous, blonde-haired 10 month old Golden Retriever named Chloe. It's never dull at our house! We just bought a bigger house to hold everyone. The other one was busting at the seams. . . I work as an EMT in the ER. Have been there 6 years. And Justin has worked for the "City" for 10. Munford, that is. We just recently started attending Crosspoint Baptist and although I'm not sure that I'm Baptist, I am sure that I am a Christian. I'm totally siked that my youngest has made the decision to be baptized this Sunday. I know I am truly blessed, although some days I need reminding of that! I tend to get a lil pouty. Guess Brade gets it honestly! I'm just trying to enjoy each day and remember to be thankful for what I have. . .